Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2023 Contenders
September 20, 2023 Comments Off on Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2023 Contenders
From Norman K. Luba, Past President, American Quarter Horse Association Dear PVC enthusiasts, owners and exhibitors, I have attached the list of contenders for the Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2023 to be held at 6 pm on Saturday evening, November 11, 2023 at the AQHA World Show. This list reflects all confirmed entries as of this date. […]
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“There are no coincidences. Just miracles by the boatload.” — Clare Vanderpool. By Delores Kuhlwein The village of Elsie, Michigan, boasts a population of just under 1,000 people. The chances of having two talented, young equestrians in the same elementary school, in the same grade and wait – even in the same classroom […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When Are You Done Horse Shopping?
September 20, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When Are You Done Horse Shopping?
“You know you are done horse shopping when you have all the colors.” – unknown. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for the stunning photo from the 2023 Palmetto Paint Horse Club April Extravaganza at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Illinois QHA Futurity & Fall Show
September 20, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Illinois QHA Futurity & Fall Show
The Illinois Quarter Horse Association held their ILQHA Futurity & Fall Show September 14-17, 2023 in Gordyville, USA. The show was AQHA/NSBA/ILQHA/LLQHA Approved with 4 AQHA Shows and 2 NSBA Shows, and judges were Jamie Dowdy, Wayne Halvorson, Judd Paul, and Art O’Brien. Thanks to Kelsey Keathly of Norfleet Marketing and Photography, we have an amazing gallery […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Rachel Bowers
September 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Rachel Bowers
“This is my daughter, Rachel Bowers,” says Lori Bowers. “In 2012, after showing at the Congress for the first time and seeing the queen, she dressed as a “Future Congress Queen” for Halloween. Recently she was crowned the 2023 Michigan Quarter Horse Queen and will compete for the Congress Queen title in October. Maybe […]
Continue reading …NRHA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees & Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Recipients
September 19, 2023 Comments Off on NRHA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees & Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Recipients
From NRHA: As the reining industry reaches new audiences and continually breaks records, it becomes even more important to acknowledge and celebrate those who helped pave the way for success. Since 1986, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has been doing just that with the NRHA Hall of Fame and, more recently, the NRHA Dale […]
Continue reading …The NSBA-Created National Open Horse Show Association
September 19, 2023 Comments Off on The NSBA-Created National Open Horse Show Association
The National Open Horse Show Association – NSBA-created and dedicated to growing the horse show community Read more about this newly created association and keep scrolling for this year’s NOHSA World Championship Show results! By Delores Kuhlwein When a big group of youth kids, followed by their parents, come storming up to the office at a […]
Continue reading …Chrome Cash Hits the Spot at EuroPaint 2023
September 19, 2023 Comments Off on Chrome Cash Hits the Spot at EuroPaint 2023
By Irene Stamatelakys, PHJ News APHA’s popular incentive program, Chrome Cash, turned up the heat at EuroPaint 2023—the blazing hot European Paint Horse Championship that took place August 19–27 in Rieden, Bavaria, Germany. EuroPaint offered five Chrome Cash classes, jointly sponsored by Paint Horse Club Germany and APHA, paying out a total of 13,580€ in prize […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Inland Empire Buckskin Horse Association Inaugural Ranch Horse Challenge!
September 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Inland Empire Buckskin Horse Association Inaugural Ranch Horse Challenge!
The Inland Empire Buckskin Horse Association just held their inaugural Ranch Horse Challenge, with 16 entries in the all-breed class, which paid out to 7th place. “The winner was Nancy Hinkelman,” explains Erin Gorman. “She won a check for $896, a headstall from Misfit Mare, and a gift certificate for a pair of custom chinks from […]
Continue reading …Who Is Your Favorite Up-And-Coming Horse?
September 18, 2023 Comments Off on Who Is Your Favorite Up-And-Coming Horse?
Last week, we asked our readers: Who is your favorite up-and-coming horse? All the answers we received are below, but first, here are the top 3: Hollywood Hot Gun – 11 votes By Hollywood Cool Gun x Sure A Hot Valentine; owned and was bred by Jeff & Jenny Honey. Straight Up Dirty […]
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